Max Komar

Dave Toub was forced to wonder how it would shake out at this time a year ago when the Bears' top six tacklers on special teams all were headed to unrestricted free agency.

He's in a similar position again as five of the top eight core players, based on playing time, will be unrestricted or are already gone.

According to NFL-generated playing time statistics the Tribune acquired, Pro Bowl special teams performer Corey Graham was on the field for 412 special teams snaps, 85.1 percent of the time. That means Graham missed only three special teams plays all season, excluding Robbie Gould's 69 extra point and field goal attempts as Graham is not on the field for...

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